A Sacred House of Guru Ravidass Ji
Guru Ravidass Sabha Burlington has served as a spiritual refuge and community pillar in Burlington, Ontario since its founding. Rooted in the universal teachings of Guru Ravidass Ji, we embrace everyone, regardless of religion, caste, gender, or background.
The Sabha is much more than a place of worship. It is where we gather as one sangat (congregation), serve through langar (free community kitchen), and celebrate the values of equality, humility, and devotion.
We follow the guidance of Guru Granth Sahib Ji and the teachings of Guru Ravidass Ji in every aspect of our operations, from the daily ardas to the way we welcome every soul who walks through our doors.
The Three Pillars of Sikhism
These timeless teachings guide our Gurdwara and every member of our sangat.
- Naam Japna — Meditating on the name of Waheguru — remembering God at all times and in all circumstances through prayer, kirtan, and simran.
- Kirat Karni — Earning an honest living through righteous work — living with integrity, hard work, and fairness in all our dealings.
- Vand Chhakna — Sharing with others and giving to those in need — the spirit of langar, generosity, and community care made manifest.
Our History
A journey of faith, growth, and service in Burlington, Ontario.
- 1975 — Foundation of the Gurdwara. A small group of Sikh families came together to establish a place of worship and community. The first Gurdwara was a humble hall accommodating 50 people.
- 1985 — Construction of the Main Darbar Sahib. With growing sangat and generous donations, the community built a dedicated Darbar Sahib with traditional golden dome architecture and seating for 500 devotees.
- 1998 — Langar Hall Expansion. The langar hall was expanded to serve thousands during Gurpurab celebrations, with state-of-the-art kitchen facilities to maintain the tradition of free meals for all.
- 2008 — Gurmat Vidyalaya (School) Established. A dedicated school for Gurmukhi, Sikh history, Kirtan, and Sikh Rehat Maryada was established to educate the younger generation.
- 2018 — Community Centre & Library. A modern community centre with a Sikh heritage library, prayer rooms, and hall for events was added, cementing our role as the community hub.
- Today — Serving with Pride. Today, we proudly serve over 500 sangat families, hosting daily programs, annual celebrations, and continuous seva — and we continue to grow.
Ways to Do Seva
Selfless service is the heart of our Gurdwara. Everyone can contribute.
- Langar Seva — Help cook, serve, and clean up in the langar — the most fundamental form of equality and service.
- Teaching Seva — Volunteer to teach Gurmukhi, Kirtan, or Sikh history to the children of our sangat.
- Cleaning Seva — Help keep the Gurdwara clean and sacred — from the Darbar Sahib to the parikarma (walkway).
- Kirtan Seva — If you play instruments or sing Gurbani, join our ragi jatha and share the gift of kirtan.
- Digital Seva — Help with website, social media, and live-streaming of programs to reach sangat worldwide.
- Transportation Seva — Help elderly and disabled sangat members get to and from the Gurdwara for programs.
Our Granthis & Sevadars
Dedicated individuals who guide our community with knowledge and devotion.
- Bhai Satnam Singh — Head Granthi. With over 25 years of experience, Bhai Satnam Singh leads our daily Diwans with deep devotion and scholarly knowledge of Gurbani.
- Bhai Harbhajan Singh — Head Ragi / Kirtani. A trained classical vocalist and harmonium player, Bhai Harbhajan leads our kirtan darbars with soulful renditions of Gurbani.
- Sardar Baldev Singh — President, Gurdwara Committee. Sardar Baldev Singh has served on the management committee for 15 years, ensuring the Gurdwara operates with transparency and seva.
- Bibi Manpreet Kaur — Gurmat School Principal. Bibi Manpreet runs our Gurmat Vidyalaya with passion, teaching Gurmukhi and Sikh values to over 100 students every week.